Real Estate Sales Agent Salary in Rhode Island (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Real Estate Sales Agents in Rhode Island, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Rhode Island Median
$60,310
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+14% vs US median
US median $52,830
State Rank
#15 of 48
state estimate

How much does a Real Estate Sales Agent make in Rhode Island?

Real Estate Sales Agents in Rhode Island take home a median of $60,310 annually — roughly $29.00 an hour — which runs 14% above the national median of $52,830.

Within Rhode Island, entry-level pay starts around $38,840 while the top 10% make $122,430 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,890 and $68,530 a year.

Real Estate Sales Agent salary range in Rhode Island

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$38,840$18.67
25th percentile (early career)$41,890$20.14
50th percentile (median)$60,310$29.00
75th percentile (experienced)$68,530$32.95
90th percentile (top earners)$122,430$58.86

How Rhode Island compares

Rhode Island ranks 15th out of 48 states and territories for Real Estate Sales Agent pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$123,770
2New York$102,990
3New Jersey$99,990
4Alaska$89,170
5Nevada$79,990

Working as a Real Estate Sales Agent in Rhode Island

Nationally, about 193,000 people work as Real Estate Sales Agents in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Rhode Island pay ($60,310) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Real Estate Sales Agent make in Rhode Island?
The median Real Estate Sales Agent salary in Rhode Island is $60,310 per year, or about $29.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,840 at the entry level to $122,430 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Rhode Island pay compare to the national average?
Rhode Island pays Real Estate Sales Agents about 14% more than the national median of $52,830. Rhode Island ranks 15th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Rhode Island a good state for Real Estate Sales Agents?
Yes on pay — Rhode Island pays above the national median for this occupation, at $60,310 a year. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Rhode Island?
The highest-paying occupations in Rhode Island include Emergency Medicine Physician ($512,730), Family Medicine Physician ($467,160), Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($450,370), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.